Real Sociedad - Espanyol

Real Sociedad host Espanyol at Reale Arena on 29 August 2026 for this LaLiga matchday 3 encounter. Both sides enter the contest looking to regain their footing after difficult results in their most recent outings. Real Sociedad, who are expected to field an attacking trio of Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea, and Takefusa Kubo, are searching for their first points of the campaign following consecutive defeats against Real Betis and Real Madrid.

Espanyol arrive in San Sebastian aiming to bounce back from a home loss to Real Madrid, though they previously demonstrated their quality with a convincing 3-0 victory over Levante. The visitors face a defensive challenge as they must manage without the suspended Leandro Cabrera. With the two sides having drawn two of their last three meetings, including a 1-1 stalemate in May 2026, the battle for control in midfield will likely prove decisive.